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Show ,. BLOOMING NE- “’13 a making their home in Castle Valley. Had a couple of new neighbors here on Shafer Lane. At least for a short spell. Daren and Amy were bound for Dallas, Texas, from Salt Lake when their car broke down thirty-five miles south of Moab. The engine threw a rod and blew a hole out the side of the block and transmission the size of the Lots of folk behaved like angels. Angels. That’s the right word. Those powerful spirits Mystery sends into the world to wish us well. A young man and his pregnant and lovely wife got stranded and angels showed up spreading their caring and protective wings over them. Instead of adversity on top of hardship, they one in the redrock they were passing. began having days that made them feel A Moab car-towing outfit returned them to town for a fee—some twohundred dollars! Then their luck shifted. they met our castle valley neighbor, John Flahie. John arranged to have their vehicle towed into the valley good just to be alive. Neighbors and angels. Thank goodness we have more than just a few of them in our midst. —Donovan Roberts could earn the money to pay for the Angn;;E§§;Z ofSpnng Spring is here, the tulips are parts. Vaughn, another neighbor, let the couple use his cabin while the work was accomplished Melanie shared her car so they could get to town for blooming, the birds are singing, and the groceries. Neighbors shared showers, rides up and down the valley to the work site, the telephone, and words of rules and regulations from the Utah Parks and Recreation Department to make those Spring trips fun, safe, and encouragement. considerate. 1. All ATVs must be registered and All of this for folk who, until a few may operate an ATV. Persons age 8 to 16 may operate an ATV with an education certificate issued by the Utah Parks and Recreation Department. A person 16 years or older may operate an ATV with a valid driver’s license or an ATV education certificate. 5. Helmets MUST be worn by ATV drivers and passengers under 18 years of age. It is recommended that ALL drivers wear a helmet regardless of age. 6. Unless your ATV is designed to carry passengers, DON’T. It is unsafe! (for a smaller and fairer fee), and offered to let them park the car in his farmyard while Daren replaced the engine and transmission with rebuilt units from a Moab salvage enterprise. Jack Powers offered Daren a job so he private property, permission must be obtained from the owner. 4. No one under eight years of age 7. An adult must accompany and supervise all riders between the ages of 8 and 16. 8. Clothing that covers arms and legs, over the ankle boots, gloves, and shatter resistant glasses should be worn (no sunglasses). 9. Always ride with headlight and ATVs are stirring in their winter garages, restless to be on the trail. So here is a refresher course in ATV safety tail light turned on. 10. Do not operate any ATV on private land without the owner’s consent. A special thanks to the Utah Parks and Recreation Department, the Forest Service, the BLM, and the Grand County Sheriff’s Department for the days ago, we didn’t know from Adam’s house cat. Strangers in our midst display a registration sticker. 2. Currently registered ATVs may above information. Pamphlets on ATV because friends and neighbors in their be operated on public lands or roads and OHV use are available free of charge from DPR. —Maria Loe own right. In Christian Scripture, it is reported that when Jesus said to “love your neighbor," someone asked him to elaborate. And that's when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, the point of which seems to be that your neighbor is to be construed as meaning anybody who needs you. As I figure it, Daren and Amy, and the rest of us too, are fortunate that there are some very good people that are signed or designated as open to ATV use. Maps are available from the Utah Parks and Recreation Dept, the US Forest Service, and the BLM. 3. IN GRAND COUNTY: No ATV is allowed on county designated roads, paved or unpaved. This means all of the roads in Castle Valley. All washes and streambeds in Castle Valley are private property. ATVs must be transported by trailer to designated Canyonlands Llamas ANN BENGE areas on public lands. Before crossing FOR SALE: New passive-solar home, SW stucco design, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Lots of ceramic tile and custom cabinets. 244 Miller Lane. 79mm zeal Edtdte 47 E. CENTER STREET MOAB. UT 84532 801-259-2650 JANlE TUFT - SALES AGENT P.O. Box 1121 - Moab UT 84532 Res. 801 -259-8360 - Leave Message CVSR 1911 Moab, Utah 84532 (801) 259-5739 |